Birdhurst Day Nursery

40 South Park Hill Road, South Croydon CR2 7DU
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9.4 17 Reviews
  • Birdhurst Day Nursery, South Croydon
Rated GOOD by Ofsted February 2023.

Birdhurst Nursery in South Croydon allows plenty of time to each baby and child to help them settle into the nursery setting.

Each child has a key worker who listens to parents and works in partnership with them to help their child grow and develop.

Staff at the nursery follow the government's Early Years Foundation stage curriculum, enabling every child to progress. They establish good relationships with children and parents, offering a high standard of care and education.

The nursery operates an open-door policy where families are warmly welcomed and are able to ask about their children's progress and voice any concerns they may have at any time.

The nursery is centred around Christian values which underpin their outlook, ethos and the care given to every person.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Christian Family Concern
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Ugonna Orji (Head Teacher)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 28

Registered Charity Number

  • 279962

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • All age groups


    Full day 8am-6pm - £80.25 - Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Tea
    Morning 8am-1pm - £44.25 - Includes Breakfast & Lunch
    Afternoon - 1pm-6pm - £42.75 - Includes Tea

  • The fees include all food & drink. In addition to our extra curriculum activities Forest school, Dance, Totstars & Spanish.
    We offer 9 month old, 2 year old and 3-4 year old 15 & 30 hour funding, along with Tax free childcare. You can check your eligibility for the funded hours on www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
    We offer a 10% sibling discount for the older sibling.
    Lunch/tea fees are charged to funded places on a monthly basis.
    Please note that any additional fees over and above any Government Funding is payable by the parents/carers on a monthly basis.
    Please contact us if you would like to book a visit, we will be very happy to show you around.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & between Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • Small car park for staff and parents.

Birdhurst Day Nursery Reviews (17)

9.4

Birdhurst Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.419) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Birdhurst Day Nursery has 17 reviews.

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Review from D B (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our journey with Birdhurst Nursery has just come to an end as our son finishes his time there, and we couldn't be more thankful for the wonderful experience we've had. From the very beginning, the staff have been incredibly kind, caring, and supportive, creating a warm and nurturing environment where
my son felt safe, happy, and encouraged every day.
It's been amazing to watch him grow in confidence, make friends, and develop new skills. All thanks to the dedication and patience of the amazing team at Birdhurst. As parents, there's nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is in good hands, and that's exactly how we felt throughout.
Thank you so much to everyone at Birdhurst Nursery for playing such a special part in my son's early years. We'll always look back on this chapter with love, gratitude, and the happiest memories.
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Review from Georgina B (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son George joined Birdhurst back in July now and myself and my partner could not be happier than we chose this nursery.
George is currently in the seals room and the ladies in there are amazing, they have been so supportive and encouraging to George as well as myself!
It's been so lovely to see
my son settle in and become more and more confident there and it's all thanks to those who work there and take amazing care of him.
I always get updates and lovely photos from the seals team and it's always appreciated.
I know my son is in good hands with kind, caring and supportive people around him, what more could you ask for!
The nursery as a whole has a lovely friendly family feel to it, every staff member has a smile on their face :)
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Review from T F (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been great for our 1 year old. The teachers are fantastic--you can tell they really care. They seem enthusiastic when sharing about all the fun things she has been up to during the day, and she settled right in. It's so helpful that they adapt to her corrected age since she was born
premature. And their outside space is just a dream -- I wish I were a child again to play in that space. Communication with the staff is also excellent, especially through the app. I love being able to keep up to date on how she's doing throughout the day. She seems happy while she is there and seems to really like her keyworker, and that says it all.
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Review from Vanya A (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery and staff! Really friendly and calm atmosphere. The nursery is equipped with all the nessesary for the normal day of the children. There is also large garden with different toys, bikes etc. My child really enjoys the nursery and she loves all the teachers there. In addition they provide
football classes twice per week with a coach and dancing classes which are included in the monthly fees! My daughter will miss the nursery and staff.
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Review from A N (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has recently started but I couldn't be happier and after 2 other nurseries I wish we'd moved him sooner. The staff have all been so helpful and welcoming and even though he's only been here a couple of months now developmentally he's come on so much and I'm gutted he'll be leaving soon for school.
Facilities are lovely and he comes home exhausted everyday from playing and learning non stop which to me is a good sign he's had fun! Instead of having to bribe him to go to nursery we now have tears on the days he doesn't attend.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are so attentive, approachable and friendly. They listen to your needs and concerns and nothing is too hard for them. They are very much invested in my son's holistic development and include me in the process, which is great because I am able to contribute. The management are approachable
and they show genuine care. They are so attentive; they show sincere interest in my child and even me as a parent. The meals they provide are great; my son loves the soups! My son comes home with new words and various types of play on a weekly basis. The team are so good with my son. They are very much invested in his needs and I can tell that they make sure he has fun too. I recommend Birdhurst to parents all the time. The Christmas play was really good and I love how they included parents in the day too. We got to see our babies performing.
If I have any more children, I'd definitely send them to Birdhurst Day Nursery.
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Birdhurst Nursery since November 2023. So far she seems to be enjoying herself. I have seen progress in her listening skills. The key workers, admin team and other staff are all very welcoming. Happy to chat and answer any questions. Overall, I am very satisfied with my daughter's
placement at this nursery. The days when she attends they have outside sports and dance. Each day there is a new story to share.
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Review from Hannah A (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children attending Birdhurst Day Nursery and both are happy. The staff are very welcoming, kind, easy to approach very loving towards the children and myself. Their educational aspect is on point and I always receive regular updates about my babies. This is a great place and I am blessed
that my children are attending the nursery.
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Review from Kathy B (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughters have been very happy at Birdhurst Nursery, as have we. The staff are so caring and we receive regular updates and photos of all the fun things that they have been getting up to. The outdoor space is fantastic, especially the new natural play area.
The nursery holds regular events which
the parents are invited to, which I feel is really important - harvest festival, nativity, coffee mornings. I was especially impressed by the platinum Jubilee party!
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Review from Marion W (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been going to Birdhurst Nursery for more than two years and she simply loves it. The staff are great and help the children learn standing, walking, eating on their own, saying thank you and please, potty training etc. The children do many diverse activities and never get bored. The
team is a great support for parents. The admin staff is really approachable and happy to help with many questions. The building has recently been renovated, the garden is huge for children to play in and the food is varied and made fresh every day. I can only highly recommend Birdhurst Nursery to other parents, as I have only great things to say about the place and the team.
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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery for eight months now, recently attending seals room. He definitely enjoys his time there, lots of activities, he enjoys the food and the outdoor area. The staff are very kind and affectionate to him, he always is very happy to see staff when dropped in the morning.
Regular updates are given.
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Review from Rose-marie M (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always been so happy with my son attending Birdhurst Day Nursery. I have never had any sort of problems and my son is always happy to go and happy when he comes out. He absolutely loves the nursery and the staff.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves his time at Birdhurst. He runs in with a happy smile and comes out equally happy! The staff are very friendly and caring for the children. It's a lovely community. They have a very big garden with lots of activities out there. The meals and snacks are varied and healthy. His
confidence, independence, social skills, speech and problem-solving skills have noticeably developed and improved since starting nursery here earlier this year. I would recommend Birdhurst to prospective parents.
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Review from Paris R (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery and very helpful and kind staff, very understanding and respectful. I will be sending further children here as I believe it to be the best. I have rated it 5 stars on everything and I must say, it's very inclusive.
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Review from Anna K (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very nice nursery with very caring staff and loads of activities for the little ones. A huge garden is a big plus. I'm very happy with this nursery and so is my 20-month-old baby as he always comes out from there with a huge smile on his face!
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Review from Asha S (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little girl has been going to Birdhurst Nursery for a few months now. The nursery is really nice with different entertaining things to keep the little ones occupied, like a very big garden with trampolines, play area with pirate ships, slides, scooters and toys etc. There is an indoor soft play area
as well. They have a few good choices of learning activities although there could be few more organised activities. The staff are very friendly and caring, always positive and happy to take your feedback. The moment she enters the nursery, she is welcomed with a lovely smile, hello's and tight hugs. As a mother, I feel she is given so much attention and also it makes my kid feels important. She is loving all the attention and the cuddles. She is forming a strong bond with the staff members and the kids. What matters most for me being a mother is she is happy and safe. I hope this continues. I would strongly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Lucy P (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl is in penguins and loves it here. All the staff are very friendly and I am confident to leave her in their care. There are lots of things to keep her entertained and she has come on a lot since being here. Her confidence and self-awareness have greatly increased. Always get lots of feed
back about her day and what she has been up to. Would strongly recommend this nursery to anyone and the fees are very competitive and reasonable compared to others in the Croydon area.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.419)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.419) out of 10 for Birdhurst Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.905 for Birdhurst Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (88 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 95 Ratings = 4.905
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.514 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Birdhurst Day Nursery is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 56 number of registered child places is 11.2. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.2 = 0.714
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Birdhurst Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Birdhurst Day Nursery accepts?

Birdhurst Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Birdhurst Day Nursery Open?

Birdhurst Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Birdhurst Day Nursery have capacity for?

Birdhurst Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is Birdhurst Day Nursery to the centre of South Croydon?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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